1. Job Application Naviance Family Connection
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2. Learning Outcome
Students will learn and practice the industry standard skills required to apply for employment.
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3. Lesson Tasks
Review the guidelines for obtaining, completing and turning in an application
Preview 3 major corporations employment sites
Answer questions on the Job Application Comparison
Complete a job application
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4. Know before you go!

5. Picking up Applications
If you are applying for a job in person here are some important things to remember:
Go by yourself
Take a bath or shower beforehand, clean your nails, use deodorant, use breath freshener, and take out ALL piercings (except ears)
DO NOT smoke, wear clothes that smell of smoke, or chew gum
Dress a little more formally than how employees dress at the company
DO NOT wear hats, jeans, tank tops, shorts, sandals, revealing clothes
Ask for 2 copies (this is in case you make a mistake)
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6. Completing Applications
Use blue or black ink
Write legibly (or type)
Read through entire application and follow all directions
If you do not have an answer to a prompt write N/A (not applicable)
Have all important information ready.
Personal info: license numbers, social security number, Food Handlers card
Dates and addresses of all previous employers
Names and address of all schools attended
Names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) references
DO NOT say “fired” to explain why you left a job. Instead use something like “better job opportunity” or “returned to school”.
If asked for a desired salary, write “open” or “negotiable”.
DO NOT list any disabilities unless they would prevent you from doing your job.
PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD
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7. Before Turning in Your Application
Make sure you have a phone number and voice mail where you can receive messages
Keep a clean copy of your application for your records
Make sure the application is not crinkled, stained, or bent
Bring a copy of your resume and reference list to hand in with the application
Make sure to hand it into a manager/supervisor
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8. After Turning in Your Application
If you haven’t heard back within 5-7 days, call and inquire about the application process and timeline.
If you did not get the job or they aren’t taking any new applicants at this time, ask if your application will be kept on file and/or if they foresee having more openings in the future?
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9. Application Comparison

10. What Do You Know about Job Applications?
Let’s take a look at some sample job applications
Open the following links and preview the applications:
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11. Compare Applications
Now compare the job applications for Apple, Google and Starbucks and complete the Job Application Comparison
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12. Let’s Review…

13. Review
What are some things to remember when applying for a job in person? How much time should you wait before calling about a submitted application? What is more common: an electronic or paper application?
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14. Review
What are some things to remember when applying for a job in person?
Go by yourself
Take a bath or shower beforehand, clean your nails, use deodorant, use breath freshener, and take out ALL piercings (except ears)
DO NOT smoke, wear clothes that smell of smoke, or chew gum
Dress a little more formally than how employees dress at the company
DO NOT wear hats, jeans, tank tops, shorts, sandals, revealing clothes
How much time should you wait before calling about a submitted application?
5 – 7 days
What is more common: an electronic or paper application?
Electronic
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15. Complete the Lesson …
To complete the lesson, submit your application by uploading it to Moodle or as directed by your teacher.
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16. Naviance Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact . Be sure to provide your name and school.
To check messages sent to you through Naviance Family Connection, login and click the link for your messages on the right-hand side.
To contact your counselor,
click the contact us link.
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